RO/DI Unit

Marnie · #1 02-21-2005, 03:42 AM

Wondering if you all buy the unit with or without the holding tank. I'm going to order a 100gph unit from Aquasafe and I'm unsure which one to order.

Thanks in advance

Richer · #2 02-21-2005, 04:21 AM

I helped make a group order for a few Edmonton people a few weeks back. Everyone except one ordered the "Aquarium" unit, only one person got one with a holding tank (Home Plus).

-Rich

Marnie · #3 02-21-2005, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richer

I helped make a group order for a few Edmonton people a few weeks back. Everyone except one ordered the "Aquarium" unit, only one person got one with a holding tank (Home Plus).

-Rich

Thanks thats all I needed to hear.

I will order the one without the tank. Did you all order extra cartridges too. I'm wondering how fast you go through them.

BCWolfen · #4 02-21-2005, 04:47 AM

I picked up the one with the 3.2Gal tank. I found it very effective as it basically gives me just under a 5Gal bucket (so I can run my powerhead to mix salt without splashing) before it slowes down to a trickle. The bucket is full in under 1 minute. Refills in under 1 hour (have not timed exactly) so its perfect for me to do 10% (2 buckets) water changes easily.

G1GY · #5 02-21-2005, 07:25 AM

I bought the home plus system also. I like having the tank.

Quinster · #6 02-21-2005, 11:37 AM

the other nice thing about the home plus is you can run it to your kitchen sink and have drinking water at any time...and for the couple of dollar difference I think it is worth it.

rusty · #7 02-21-2005, 01:11 PM

What does the Home plus system cost

Reefhawk1 · #8 02-21-2005, 02:11 PM

I purchased the aquarium unit in the Edmonton order. I ran a quarter inch line directly to a float valve in my sump, I then spliced in a tee with a shut off valve at the ro unit for drinking water. I fill 18L jugs and have ro water on hand at all times.

Stan

medican · #9 02-21-2005, 03:21 PM

I have the tank its good to have. I also have it hooked to my fridge for drinking water too. The tank gives you a bit of water in researve and when you nee it, its there. I would get it now saves you the trouble of getting one later. I also got the case of filters i find I only have to change them once / year. Once again nice to have on hand.

raquel · #10 02-21-2005, 04:17 PM

My maximus 100 gpd arrived this week and it is still sitting in boxes, everything is attached I just havn't had the nerve to pierce the pipe. It is a bit overwhelming for a novice to try to break a line and do the basic plumbing.

Does anyone know of a reasonable plumber who is familiar with this hook up?

Also, does anyone drink the RO and DI water or would you recommend only the RO water for drinking?